Cropping HEADLINES

The CSIRO and GRDC would like growers to monitor mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. Photo courtesy MouseAlert. The CSIRO and GRDC would like growers to monitor mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. Photo courtesy MouseAlert.
CROPPING

Grain growers reminded to check for mouse numbers

Monitoring mouse numbers is important in the lead up to sowing the winter crop.

CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

CROPPING

Scale created to take ambiguity out of crop development measurements

New scales provide clearer and more objective descriptions when measuring crop development.

CROPPING

New report shows Ag productivity performance is slowing

ABARES says the ag production value has risen 51 per cent in two decades, but growth is slowing.

CROPPING

New malting barley varieties gain accreditation

Commodus CL and Minotaur varieties added to malting barley accreditation list.

CROPPING

GRDC updates spray application manual

A new version of the GRDC's GrowNotes Spray Application manual is now available.

The CSIRO and GRDC would like growers to monitor mouse numbers in the lead up to sowing. Photo courtesy MouseAlert.
CROPPING

Grain growers reminded to check for mouse numbers

Monitoring mouse numbers is important in the lead up to sowing the winter crop.

18 March 2024

 DPIRD soil researcher Wayne Parker stressed the importance of ameliorating in May at the GRDC updates in Perth last month. Photo: Jenna Santos
CROPPING

Ameliorating wet soil maximises benefits

DPIRD soil researchers have stressed the importance of ameliorating soil after the season breaks.

15 March 2024

 Planfarm business consultant, Peter Newman, said WA growers who practiced soil amelioration between 2013 and 2023 increased cropping profits by an additional $100/ha per year on average compared to growers who did not. Photo: Jenna Santos.  
CROPPING

Soil amelioration delivers millions to WA growers

A recent study showed soil amelioration boosted WA cropping profits by $100/ha a year on average.

13 March 2024

 Scale up: University of Melbourne’s Dr Corinne Celestina gave a presentation about the new development scales, at the GRDC Adelaide Update in February. Photo: Claire Harris.
CROPPING

Scale created to take ambiguity out of crop development measurements

New scales provide clearer and more objective descriptions when measuring crop development.

11 March 2024

 ABARES reports the value of ag production has risen by over 51 per cent in the last 20 years, but productivity performance is slowing. Picture Mark Saunders.
CROPPING

New report shows Ag productivity performance is slowing

ABARES says the ag production value has risen 51 per cent in two decades, but growth is slowing.

11 March 2024

 Commodus CL has been accredited as a malting barley variety. Image courtesy InterGrain.
CROPPING

New malting barley varieties gain accreditation

Commodus CL and Minotaur varieties added to malting barley accreditation list.

11 March 2024

 Updates have been made to the GRDC's GrowNotes Spray Application manual. Image courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

GRDC updates spray application manual

A new version of the GRDC's GrowNotes Spray Application manual is now available.

08 March 2024

 Biological solutions have been proven to provide a return on investment, but there have been significant barriers to widespread adoption. Picture Ben White.
CROPPING

Will biologicals be the next big thing?

With farmers looking to reduce emissions, will biologicals become the next big thing?

06 March 2024

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Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

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What's happening at Goldacres

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Effective biosecurity begins long before the border

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.